Omega-3s are essential long-chain unsaturated fatty acids that the human body cannot produce on its own and must therefore be obtained from food. Among the most important of these are docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). Omega-3s are very important for human health throughout life. But they are the most important for a person from the prenatal period to childhood.

Research has shown that omega-3s are of fundamental importance during pregnancy and early childhood, when DHA in particular plays a key role in the development and function of the brain and eyes. A lack of omega-3 can be related to disorders of the child's cognitive (cognitive) functions and behavior.

PREGNANCY
Already in the womb, omega-3 fatty acids are very important for the baby. They are needed, for example, for the closure of the neural tube, thus becoming one of the factors that prevent its defects (rose grafts). During pregnancy, they are also essential for the proper development of the heart and nervous system, they are involved in the growth of blood cells and the development of the baby's vision.

BREAST-FEEDING
During breastfeeding, omega-3 fatty acids have many of the same benefits for the baby as during pregnancy. If the mother is breastfeeding, DHA enters the breast milk and through it the baby also receives it. However, if the baby is not getting enough DHA from breast milk, or if the mother is not breastfeeding, supplementation with high-quality omega-3 oil should be considered. It has been proven that high plasma levels of DHA in the mother, and especially in breast milk, are directly related to better growth and development of the brain and visual system in children.